Table 1 List and description of variables used in the binary logit regression model
Variable | Description | Variable type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
Dependent variable | |||
Cowpea cropping system | Farmer’s system of growing cowpea in the field | Dummy | 1 = sole, 0 = intercrop |
Independent variable | |||
Age | Farmer’s age category | Years | Continuous |
Education | Farmer’s formal education | Levels | Continuous |
Experience-cowpea | Experience in cowpea cultivation | Years | Continuous |
Extension-contacts | Access to cowpea production information from extension agents | Dummy | 1 = yes, 0 = no |
Fertilizers | Use of phosphate fertilizers | Dummy | 1 = yes, 0 = no |
Field days | Attendance of cowpea field days | Dummy | 1 = yes, 0 = no |
Gender | Farmer’s gender | Dummy | 1 = male, 0 = female |
Household-size | Size of farmer’s household | Persons | Continuous |
Status | Farmer’s marital status | Dummy | 1 = married, 0 = single |